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> Please note the following advert for a "Strategic Development Fund" post at Birmingham University. In the attached further particulars it is stated that an excellent candidate can be considered for appointment to a Readership.
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> THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
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> School of Humanities
> Centre for European Languages and Culture (CELC)
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> Senior Lecturer/Reader in European Intellectual History
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> This exciting opportunity will enable you to contribute crucially to the University of Birmingham> '> s strategic objective of making Europe a central focus of interdisciplinary research and postgraduate work. You will be homed in either the Department of French Studies or the Department of German Studies but will be able to work across cultural boundaries. You will have a strong research record in a central area of European intellectual history and culture. You will be responsible for developing courses in this area both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and for co-ordinating this activity with related work across the University, especially in the European Research Institute. You will play a key role in developing collaborative research networks and in promoting activity related to the pursuit of external research funding. You will contribute to our top-grade research profile in CELC, provide strong and imaginative research leadership, and be responsible for managing individual and collaborative research activity.
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> You will have a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant area, relevant teaching experience at all levels, an excellent command of the language(s) relevant to your area of expertise, a proven research record of international distinction, and experience of research leadership.
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> Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of the School of Humanities, Professor Alex Hughes ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) and to the Director of CELC, Dr David Hill ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
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> Application forms (returnable by ?) and details from Personnel Services, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, tel. 0121 415 9000, web. www.punit.bham.ac.uk/vacancies <http://www.punit.bham.ac.uk/vacancies> Please quote the relevant reference.
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FURTHER PARTICULARS
THE UNIVERSITY
OF BIRMINGHAM
Post title Senior Lecturer in European Intellectual History
Reference number A31489
School/department School of Humanities
Closing date for receipt of applications 19/7/2004
Hours Full time
Salary range £36,464 - £41,333
Post duration Permanent position
Number of vacancies available 1
Personnel contact(s) Ms. Marva Richards email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> tel.: 0121 415 9000
Informal enquiries to Dr. D Hill email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Prof. A Hughes email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
1. The Appointment
Applications are invited from specialists in the field of European Intellectual History for the post of Senior Lecturer in European Intellectual History in the Centre for European Languages and Cultures (CELC) at the University of Birmingham. The post-holder will be homed in either the Department of French Studies or the Department of German studies but will be able to work across cultural boundaries. Please note that for exceptional candidates the interview panel may be able to recommend the title of Reader to the appropriate University committee for consideration, but offers of the post will be made at Senior Lecturer level.
2. Main Duties
Teaching:
* Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in European intellectual history and other areas of European studies
* Take a lead in the creation of new postgraduate provision in the field of European cultural studies in CELC.
Research:
* Contribute to the maintenance of a top-grade research profile in CELC through personal research and publication
* Develop and prosecute research activity in CELC and in the School of Humanities related to European intellectual history and culture
* Consolidate and co-ordinate teaching and research links between CELC and the rest of the University.
* Develop activity related to the pursuit of UK and non-UK external research funding and develop collaborative research networks
Administration:
* Undertake administrative roles as required
* Provide supervision and pastoral care to students
3. Person Specification
Essential:
* A PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant area
* Solidly established teaching experience in the areas of French, German and/or European Studies
* An excellent command of the language(s) of the countries forming the focus your research and teaching
* Proven research abilities with a track record of publications that show research standing of international class
Desirable:
* Experience of managing individual and large-scale collaborative research activity
* Experience of providing strong and imaginative strategic research leadership
4. The Centre for European Languages and Cultures
The Centre for European Languages and Cultures (CELC), which brings together the Departments of French Studies (RAE 5*), German Studies (RAE 5*), Hispanic Studies (RAE 5) and Italian Studies (RAE 5*), constitutes a strongly collaborative entity with a firm commitment to developments in the European Cultural Studies field. CELC belongs to the School of Humanities, which also comprises the Departments of Drama and Theatre Arts (RAE 4), English (5), Music (5*) and Philosophy (4).
As a constituent part of the University of Birmingham, CELC belongs to a Russell Group institution whose research and teaching are of international calibre. Birmingham is one of the UK's prime research-led Universities and is home to a diverse and dynamic community of academics and students.
Current CELC Research
CELC staff and their research interests are listed at <http://www.celc.bham.ac.uk/research/>.
CELC Teaching
CELC undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are listed at <http://www.celc.bham.ac.uk/>. Postgraduate programme development in the arena of European Cultural Studies is currently a focus of consideration.
5. The School of Humanities
Research and teaching are carried out in the School of Humanities in the Departments of English, French Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, Italian Studies, Drama and Theatre Arts, Music and Philosophy. The School's performance in the 2001 research assessment exercise confirmed its reputation as the site of a particular concentration of research excellence at the University of Birmingham. Humanities research in the School is thriving, multifaceted and often collaborative. The School is committed to the identification and pursuit of cross-School coherent research themes, relating to topics such as: Language; Textual Study and Interpretation; Corpus Research; Literary Studies; Europe Past and Present; Cultural Interpretation and Heritage; Image, Performance, Composition. Such themes currently provide the focus of cross-School research seminars, which enable researchers from different disciplines and areas of the School to interact in an atmosphere of fruitful intellectual exchange.
6. The University
The University of Birmingham is a major civic university founded in 1900. It is located on a pleasant leafy and spacious campus, three miles south of the recently re-developed City Centre, and yet is only a short drive away from beautiful countryside. The campus is close to popular, attractive residential areas, and has a small railway station adjacent to it, connecting to the city centre and to towns south of Birmingham.
The University has both a strong research reputation and an assured continuing position as a leading British university. It is one of the most comprehensive universities in the UK in terms of disciplines covered. Academically, it is organised into three Deaneries made up of twenty Schools which in turn may have one or more constituent departments.
There are approximately 25,000 full-time students in the University, including 3,200 from overseas, 3,900 postgraduate students. In addition to its full-time student population, the University has around 3,000 part-time students and 36,000 participants on its short courses. The staff of the University numbers approximately 5,000, of which 1,400 are academic or academic-related.
The University is making an ongoing commitment to investment in staff. Over 160 academic posts have been created in the last two years and the University is currently making a major investment in new research posts.
7. The City Of Birmingham
A major European city, Birmingham is the cultural, commercial and industrial centre of the Midlands. The National Exhibition Centre and the new International Convention Centre, Symphony Hall and National Indoor Arena, modern shopping areas and top international hotels are all evidence of the progressive and imaginative mood which exists in Birmingham today.
Home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and Birmingham Royal Ballet, as well as numerous other artistic and cultural organisations, Birmingham is also a regular venue for visiting groups, from opera to rock and all shades in between. Amongst the city's museums are those which record the rich heritage of the region's industrial development, and the city art gallery is renowned for its outstanding collection of pre Raphaelite paintings and frequent exhibitions. On the Edgbaston campus the University has the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, which has the most outstanding collection of works of art assembled in Britain during the 20th century and is one of Birmingham's great cultural attractions.
There are restaurants of all kinds reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the city, and plenty of night-clubs, cafes, wine bars etc. Sport plays a major part in the life of the city, with premier division soccer, test and county cricket, the Horse of the Year Show, major golf and tennis tournaments and international athletics.
Educationally the City has a range of excellent schools for primary and secondary school children both in the public and private sectors. Many are strong performers and feature regularly in national assessments.
Away from the city centre, Birmingham is surrounded by areas of great natural beauty and interest - the countryside of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Wales, Derbyshire and the Cotswolds.
The city has an international airport with direct connections to North America, Europe and elsewhere, and is well served by road and rail links. The city's central geographical position within the UK is a boon for collaboration with other institutions.
Please see the university's website at: <http://www.bham.ac.uk/> for more information about the university and the city.
8. How to apply for this post
If you wish to apply for this post, you may obtain an application form in one of the following ways:
1. Download a copy of the application form in one of the following formats:
o Word for Windows 6.0 <http://www.personnel.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/appForms/appFormWord.doc> (140Kb)
o Portable Document Format (PDF) <http://www.personnel.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/appForms/appFormPdf.pdf> (20Kb)
You will need a PDF reader (e.g. free Acrobat Reader <http://www.adobe.com>) to read this.
o Postscript <http://www.personnel.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/appForms/appFormPs.ps> (91Kb)
You will need a Postscript reader (e.g. free Ghostview <http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/> software) to read this.
2. Request an application form from the recruitment office, quoting the reference number for the job you are interested in:
o By email or telephone: please contact the appropriate recruitment team member as given on the vacancy details.
o By fax: please send your request to fax no. 0121 414 4802.
3. Visit the Personnel Unit office in person for an application form: we are in Room G30, Personnel Services, Aston Webb Building B Block (number 3 on the Edgbaston campus map <http://www.location.bham.ac.uk/edgbaston.htm>).
Once you have completed your application, please return it to:
The Director of Personnel Services
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
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